A national tariff strategy is sound in theory. The government imposes hefty taxes on imports; foreign goods become more expensive; and thus consumers and businesses are nudged toward “buying American.

“There definitely is a performance difference — it’s quantifiable,” says Martin Mills, who manages Benchmade’s technology center. The knife industry judges steel based on traits like corrosion ...

To understand how the knife industry will be affected, you must understand how import tariffs work. In this case, when steel or aluminum is imported from other countries into the USA, a non-negotiable ...

Does the steel your knife blade is made from really matter, or is it mostly marketing so companies can help you lighten your wallet? The answer is… Yes. Yes, knife steel is important, and yes, there ...

I wholeheartedly believe in the adage “you get what you pay for,” but when it comes to EDC, multitools, and pocket knives, I couldn’t be less certain as to what it was I was actually paying for. In ...

At times, it can seem like there is a specific knife for each and every task that goes into cooking. But intended usage isn’t the only thing that sets knives apart. There’s also the material of the ...

A sharp kitchen knife is the single most important item in your culinary arsenal. It’s the only tool that can do everything from cutting up a whole chicken to finely mincing garlic or herbs. But ...